Softball Recap: Brooklyn Friends Quakers vs. Bay Ridge Prep
Thursday just wasn't the day for Brooklyn Friends's offense. They lost 12-0 to Bay Ridge Prep on Thursday. Brooklyn Friends has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Bay Ridge Prep's part, Claire Giardina and Samantha Norman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Giardina struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Norman tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Giardina went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Norman scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cara Insley, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Nina Hewryk, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Brooklyn Friends' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bay Ridge Prep, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brooklyn Friends will take on Friends Seminary at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bay Ridge Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against York Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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